Officer Edward Maloney
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Monday, April 19, 1915

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 146

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, April 19, 1915
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Maloney was shot and killed and he attempted to arrest a robbery suspect. When Officer Maloney attempted to arrest the suspect the two engaged in had-to-hand combat. During the fight the suspect drew a revolver and shot Officer Maloney in the back. The suspect they attempted to shoot a special officer as he escaped, but the officer knocked the gun from the suspect hand and arrested him. The man was convicted of Officer Maloney's murder and sentenced to life at San Quentin State Prison.

Officer Maloney had been with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and 3-month-old baby.